October 19 is Referendum Election Day

October 19 is Referendum Election Day

GET OUT AND VOTE!

Main site:  https://www.elections.ab.ca/

Special Mail in ballot:  https://www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-special-ballot/

Where to Vote Tool:  https://map.elections.ab.ca/  (Advanced and Voting Day)

Read the Questions:  https://www.elections.ab.ca/elections/referendum/

 ID Required: https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/

• Provide one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo. Your licence with current address works great.
• Provide two pieces of ID, both containing your full name, and with one showing your current physical address. See link above for details on accepted ID.
• Have an authorized signatory complete an attestation form. See Link above for details.

Critical Dates and Times To Know

Special Mail in ballot: Request a special ballot by Sept 25, Mail by Oct 9^th to ensure it arrives by Oct 15^th to be counted (See Press Release). Tracking provided to know if it’s been processed.

Advanced Polls Tuesday Oct 13 to Saturday October 17^th 9am to 8pm

Voting Day Monday October 19^th 9am to 8pm

Buddy up/Make it a date for the Advanced Polls or On  Voting Day Oct19^th :

Take a friend and vote in the Advanced Poll, Tuesday to Saturday, October 13 – October 17, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm or On Oct 19^th at Your Polling Station. Don’t forget your ID!

Record turnout is expected, lines could be long. . Wear appropriate clothing, take snacks, water, book? and something to sit on. Nice to have a friend with you. Know a senior? Perhaps offer a ride.

Get Educated About the Issues:

• Gov’t of Alberta Site
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce Stronger Together Campaign
• Cost of Separation – UofC Report Contracted by Alberta
• Explore Data, talk with friends, read reports

Still Time (help make lines shorter!) – Apply to Work as an Election Officer